China will conduct a large-scale joint military exercise explicitly framed as rehearsing a blockade of Taiwan within 30 days.

NEXUS forecast made 2026-09-25 at 85% probability. Pending, resolves by 2026-10-25.

Taiwan Strait Bayesian equilibrium (gray zone escalation vs economic deterrence, p=100% but fragile, coalition stability 30%, fracture risk critical) signals rising probability of overt coercive signaling distinct from routine ADIZ incursions.

Probability: 85%
Timeframe: 30 days
Deadline: Oct 25in 26d
Made: Sep 25

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